8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
707
Twiss, Richard 'Travels Through Portugal and Spain in 1772 and 1773', 1st edition, printed for the author, London 1775, with fold out maps of Spain as frontispiece plus seven plates including fold out 'Prospect of the Alhambra' and 'A Bullfight in the Amphitheatre at Cadiz' engraved sheet music 'The Fandango' and tail piece of the Coat of Arms of Spain, 4to (285 x 235mm) later half calf marbled boards
Sold for £480
Estimated at £300 - £500
Twiss, Richard 'Travels Through Portugal and Spain in 1772 and 1773', 1st edition, printed for the author, London 1775, with fold out maps of Spain as frontispiece plus seven plates including fold out 'Prospect of the Alhambra' and 'A Bullfight in the Amphitheatre at Cadiz' engraved sheet music 'The Fandango' and tail piece of the Coat of Arms of Spain, 4to (285 x 235mm) later half calf marbled boards
Small tear to first map, light browning, a couple or three folds to corners, tear to plate cover.
Photos on condition report tab.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
